Amanda Beard: Phelps Is 'Like My Little Brother'

Access Hollywood - August 21, 2008 3:51 PM PDT
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BEIJING, China -- Amanda Beard has brotherly love for Michael Phelps.

Following her sarcastic denial of a rumored affair with the Olympic champ, the swimmer told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson that teammate Michael Phelps was "like my little brother."

In a radio interview with 93.7 KRQ Tucson on Wednesday, she denied kissing him, saying "Eww, no. Come on, I have really good taste."

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"The guy's a sweetheart and he's quite a heartthrob and all the ladies love him." Amanda told Shaun, saying that he was like a sibling to her. "We were on the 2000 Sydney games together when he was 15 years old, so the thought of kissing my little brother is just kind of weird to me."

Amanda, who has a boyfriend, doesn't feel that any damage was done.

"Michael knows when I'm joking around," she said. "I mean, if anyone knows me, they know how much of a jokester I can be."

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But even though she's taken, Amanda was sure that Michael wouldn't have any problem finding someone else.

"He's an attractive guy," she said. "So I'm sure he would have a line of women waiting to kiss him."

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  • I don't think she was joking when she made those rude comments. It just goes to show how jealous she is because someone (Michael) has taken her spotlight - she's old news, a has-been, and he's the hottest thing on the planet right now. Even her PETA ad can't compare with his 8 gold medals and numerous Sports Illustrated covers. She needs to get over herself! What a
    report abuseposted August 23, 2008 9:47 AM PDT
  • WHAPAAH
    SHE'S A HUGE JERK AND I DON'T THINK SHE WAS KIDDING.
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT
  • She later added "my retarded little brother that plays with his feces!"
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 12:21 PM PDT
  • Alex
    I know someone told her that she was hot but Michael Phelps needs someone who is hot and classy. She is none of these. She's only 5 years older than him so get over yourself.
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 9:43 AM PDT
  • jazzy g
    fyi: she called him "nasty ew" in the earlier edition of the story but it's taken out of this one !! :0)
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 7:57 AM PDT
  • jazzy g
    and who didn't call their little brother "nasty" ?! as in "get out of my room you nasty little..." !! :0)
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 7:52 AM PDT
  • bitchydeena
    yawn
    report abuseposted August 22, 2008 12:38 AM PDT
  • dainty dimples fo eva jamaican
    yes yes watever your too ugly anyways.you like the giy then again who am i to judge
    report abuseposted August 21, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
  • mutey
    He's like her little brother and she wants to commit inscest.
    report abuseposted August 21, 2008 7:59 PM PDT
  • Silver
    i love Phelps, he's a fish man!
    report abuseposted August 21, 2008 7:48 PM PDT
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